The distinctions come as Talbert's third consecutive Watch List honor and McDonald-Smith's second. Talbert, a seasoned Nittany Lion veteran who has been a top team contributor since his rookie year, started in all tournaments for Penn State during the 2013-14 season. McDonald-Smith will enter the season coming off of an MGA Public Links Championship in July.

Dornes made the list for the first time following a season that included four top-20 finishes and a career-low single round mark of 68.

Click here for the full conference watch list of student-athlete golfers.

The Nittany Lions open their 2014-15 campaign in Ann Arbor, Mich. this weekend for the two-day Wolverine Intercollegiate.